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Hellenic Scholarships Foundation (8 awards of $1000) These awards are to honour and to award students of Hellenic origin attending institutions of higher learning in Quebec who excel in their studies. Through the awards of scholarships and honourable distinctions, the recipients are encouraged in their difficult but gratifying journey, and they become models for others who follow in their footsteps. http://www.hellenicscholarships.org/en/foundation.html

 

The Aboriginal Bursaries Website is a searchable list of bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada, offered by governments, universities and colleges, private and public companies, individual Canadians, organizations and others. The majorities of awards on this list are targeted directly at Aboriginal students but could vary by group such as First Nation, Metis or Inuit. Some awards are specific to a region, place of residence, a school or a field of study. http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/ab/site.nsf/index-eng


West Island Black Community Association Scholarship (1 award of $500) The applicant must be a resident of Pierrefonds, Roxboro, Ile Bizard, Dollard des Ormeaux, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, or Pointe Claire Involved in your community, studying science or technology. Graduating and going to university in the fall. http://www.wibca.org/education.html

 

CIBPA-Canadian Italian Business and Professionals Association For a full time university student who is a Canadian citizen, recognized resident of the province of Québec  and of Italian origin. Must have achieved a high grade-point average in the previous year of studies as indicated by the transcript and have clearly indicated in his file that financial assistance via a CIBPA bursary would be of direct benefit. http://www.cibpamontreal.com/burs_eligibility.php

September 30, 2011

Victor Phillips Award. (1 award of $1000) The applicant must be a Black student 20 years old or younger in any Cegep program, a resident of Montreal and have achieved excellence in the performing arts. www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca

November 30, 2011

Rev. Dr. Charles H. Este Scholarship and Bursary Fund Eligible students must have on-going contribution to the Black Community For members of the Black Community who are members or friends of the Union United Church. Applicants must have be a full-time student and have a satisfactory academic record   http://www.unionunitedchurchmtl.ca/Scholarship_application.pdf

April 30th

Lebanese Canadian Heritage Association Scholarship  (several awards of $700-$1000)  Applicant must be aFull-time Cegep student, of Lebanese descent.Student must show financial need and above average grades www.lcha.ca

 

B.A.S.F Jackie Robinson Career Scholarship. (2 awards or $1000) For a member of the Black Community, full-time student, having completed 1 year of Cégep in a professional or technology program, Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Applicant must have a sound academic standing and community involvement. BASFUND.ca

May

B.A.S.F. Jackie Robinson Health Sciences or Nursing Scholarship. (1 award of $1000) For a member of  the Black Community, full-time student, having completed 3 semesters of Health Science or 5 semesters in Nursing, Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Have satisfactory academic standing,  community involvement  and  financial need. BASFUND.ca

May

Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals. (FCCP) (3 awards of $800) The Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Quebec) will award up to three $800 scholarships to individuals who wish to pursue undergraduate university studies in Quebec. FCCP scholarships shall by preference, be awarded in the following four university level academic fields: Commerce/management, Health sciences, Pure and Applied sciences, Social Sciences/Arts.  The Chen Family, in collaboration with the FCCP, will also award up to one (1) $750 scholarship to an individual with financial hardship who wishes to pursue undergraduate university studies in Quebec. http://www.fccp.ca/

May

FOCHAPEE Bourses d ‘excellence awards (range from $600-$800) Of Haitian descent (at least one of the student's parents or grandparents must be Haitian) Students must have a minimum 80% overall average FOCHAPEE.ca

July 31

Quebec Black Medical Association. Fund grants for Black students from deprived economic or cultural backgrounds to pursue studies in the medical sciences; and provide grants to Black students who have demonstrated leadership, past or potential academic achievements, community or extra-curricular involvement, allowing them to pursue studies in the medical sciences. http://www.qbma.org

June

Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth. (66 awards up to $2500) For full time Aboriginal (Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit) students attending a school in Canada. http://www.ccab.com/foundation_for_the_advancement_of_aboriginal_youth

October

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Fine Arts Bursary Awards Program. (amounts based on financial need)For aboriginal students in eligible fields of study: All areas related to the visual, performing, media, graphic and literary arts. Selection based on demonstrated financial need, evidence of involvement and contribution to Aboriginal community, evidence of suitability and commitment to field of study, academic merit and performance, talent and skill level demonstrated in work sample. http://www.naaf.ca/scholarships

May/June

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program (10 awards up to $4000)Status, non-status, Inuit and Métis students. For entering or current students. Final selection of the award recipients primarily based on personal and academic achievements and individual financial need.www.rbcroyalbank.com/scholarships/index.html

 

Black Business & Professional Association National Scholarships (awards up to $2000) Various awards with different criteria (some for Arts & Science, Business Admin, Social Services and many for any full time program) available to African Canadian students. http://www.bbpa.org/newsite/

Varied Deadlines

Rose Nolan Scholarship Fund  Each year scholarship awards are handed out that will assist First Nations women in their educational and training aspirations and enable aboriginal youth of today, to become leaders of tomorrow http://www.tednolanfoundation.com/rose-nolan/

 

Husky Aboriginal Education Award (2 awards of $2500) Bursaries awarded to Aboriginal students who strive to achieve greater career success by pursuing education. Students must be of Aboriginal ancestry, in need of financial assistance and affiliated with a community in close proximity to Husky operations, and possess satisfactory academic qualifications, with preference given to disciplines relevant to the petroleum industry www.huskyenergy.com/socialresponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/educationawards.asp

May

Canadian Aboriginal Arts Challenge (multiple awards that range from $750-$2000) Aboriginal Canadian between the ages of 14-29.Showcase your talent and creativity, and have your work reviewed by the foremost Aboriginal artists! You could win cash prizes and even have your work exhibited in a gallery! You must be Aboriginal and aged between 14-29 and have created a piece art of  Aboriginal themes  http://www.our-story.ca/ac 

December

Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge (multiple awards that range from $100-$2000) You must be  Aboriginal and aged between 14-29 and have created a short story with Aboriginal themes  http://www.our-story.ca/wc 

December

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (2 awards of $500) For a project that fosters awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta and a scholarship to pursue further studies in the field of Ukrainian choral or vocal music haydukl@macewan.ca

November 30, 2011

The Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards celebrates the hard work and determination of Aboriginal people who have overcome personal, economic or social adversity in their pursuit of learning. Canada Post website

August 31 of each year


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